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What happens when God breaks 400 years of silence? What if Christmas isn't just comfort and joy, but a call to clear the way? This week on The Cutting Room Floor, Neil and Scott go deeper into Christmas According to Kids, Part 2, unpacking the story of John the Baptist, Mary, Elizabeth, and the moment when God's long silence finally ends. They explore how ancient prophecy collides with everyday faith, why John's whole life was about getting out of the way, and how Christmas awakens a deep longing, even in people far from God. From Malachi to the manger, from dragons to dinner tables, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the spiritual battle behind the nativity and the simple invitation Jesus still gives: come and see. The Challenge This Christmas, ask the question John's life demands: Who is near to me, but far from God? Then take one small step, ask a question, share your story, extend the invitation. Let Jesus do the rest. Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell What We Discuss Why God's 400 years of silence matters more than we realize How Malachi's prophecy points directly to John the Baptist Why Christmas softens hearts in ways Easter often doesn't The power of asking simple, curious questions about faith "Come and see" as Jesus' most effective invitation strategy Spiritual warfare hiding in plain sight in the Christmas story Finding comfort and joy without pretending everything is okay Why your story with Jesus matters more than having all the answers ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Weekend Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Hebrews 10:5-14

What if the wonder you lost somewhere between wrapping paper, deadlines, and traffic could actually come back and lead you straight to Jesus? This week on The Cutting Room Floor, Neil sits down with Scott to talk Christmas nostalgia, and Mary's fierce childlike faith. In a season that can feel rushed and noisy, the conversation invites us to look through the eyes of a teenager from Nazareth, one who didn't just hope God could move, but trusted He would.   Mary's response wasn't sentimental; it was courageous. Saturated in Scripture, rooted in promise, she embraced a calling far beyond her understanding with a simple, steady "Let it be." That's the invitation of Christmas: not to do more, perform better, or polish ourselves into worthiness, but to stand in awe at the God who came near. Your Challenge: This week, act like a kid on purpose. Slow down. Notice beauty. Drink cocoa. Look at lights. Let wonder lead you back to worship, not worry.  Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell ⸻ What We Discuss Scott's unapologetic love for Christmas Why Die Hard is (apparently) a Christmas movie The return of Christmas According to Kids and why the team ran it back   Mary's Magnificat and her surprising theological grit   Humble obedience vs. trying to "do better" Scripture memory  Recovering dangerous wonder in a grown-up world When faith feels like microscope vs. telescope living   How worship, lights, music, and tradition awaken childlike joy Christmas and Easter: morning and night of the same story   ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

-A different kind of take on Christmas: Paul presents Christmas as a challenge to us to follow Christ in radical humility, trusting that he will exalt us for eternity. (Phil 2:6-11)

In this message from our series Christmas According to Matthew, Pastor Saul takes us behind the nativity scenes we're used to and into the messy, complicated genealogy of Jesus. What do Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and “the wife of Uriah” have to do with Christmas? Everything. Their stories remind us that God doesn't just work around brokenness—He works through it. If He can weave scandal, failure, and outsiders into the family line of Jesus, He can redeem your past too. You'll hear about: Why the holidays are often the loneliest time of year for many—and how we, the Church, are called to be the living gospel to those in despair. How God uses seasons of silence not to reject us, but to deepen our faith, dependence, and purpose. The truth that relationships may hurt you most, but your relationship with God must be the one non-negotiable. How distraction (especially through social media) can quietly derail your calling—without ever “destroying” you outright. Why your past may describe you, but it doesn't have to define you in Christ. Whether you're battling regret, feeling distant from God, or just trying to make sense of your story this Christmas, this episode will remind you: God is a covenant-maker, a promise-keeper, and He's not done with you yet.

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Brandi Carlile, Doechii, Nicole Scherzinger and more are set to unveil the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards during a livestream on the Recording Academy's YouTube page that begins at 11 a.m. ET on Friday morning. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the nominations livestream, Mariah Carey's annual announcement of when it's time to welcome the holiday season (spoiler alert: it's time), as well as rap's two-week absence from the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When most people think of Christmas, they picture a manger, shepherds, and a star. But John gives us a completely different view. He takes us behind the scenes—into eternity itself—to show us why Jesus came.“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” The Word—Jesus—stepped out of heaven and into humanity to redeem us. But to take our place, He had to be sinless. He had to be God. Romans 6:23 reminds us, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Join Michael Lane in the E4F studio as he walks us through this powerful lesson in The Gospel of John series.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Isabel Kolste. Graphics & Publication by Isabel Kolste. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

Matthew 1:18-25 December 29, 2024

Matthew 2:13-23 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” 14 And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: 18 “A voice was heard in Ramah,    weeping and loud lamentation,Rachel weeping for her children;    she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” 19 But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. 23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene.

Dr. Kevin Newman Luke 2:41-50

Join us this week as Pastor Kenny Bruce shares a message from Matthew 2 about the wise men's view of Christmas!

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 December 22, 2024

Isaiah 11:1-9 December 15, 2024

Join us this week as Pastor Kenny shares a Christmas message from Luke 2. The shepherds were forever changed by what they saw in the field that our dear Savior was born!

Sunday December 1, 2024. Christmas According to the Apostle Paul. "Lo! He Comes!" a sermon on 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 from Dr. Sean Michael Lucas.

Isaiah 9:1-7 December 8, 2024

The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,[a] 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,[b] 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos,[c] and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. 12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel,[d] and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.

When all hope seems lost, God sends his people the hope of a deliverer.

Sunday December 1, 2024. Christmas According to the Apostle Paul. "Merry (Second) Christmas," a sermon on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, 4:13-17 from Dr. Sean Michael Lucas.

Isaiah 7:14 December 1, 2024

Embark with us as we peel back the layers of time to the very heart of the Christmas story, retracing Mary and Joseph's steps to Bethlehem within our narrative series, "Christmas According to Luke." The Gospel of Luke paints a tapestry of the extraordinary entwined with the humdrum – a census journey, a stable birth, and shepherds' wide-eyed wonder, all fulfilling ancient prophecies while resonating deeply with both believers and inquisitive souls. As we narrate this tale, we consider its profound impact on individuals like Theophilus, the original recipient of Luke's Gospel, and its promise of reassurance and insight for those who seek to understand the Christian faith today.This episode is a heartfelt invitation to view the divine through a new lens this Christmas, seeing God's presence in the quiet, everyday moments as well as in the monumental ones. Through the Christmas story, we are reminded of the universality of God's grace and love, transcending barriers of circumstance and social standing, and offering solace and hope. Listen closely as we share how grace meets us in our frailties, how everyday miracles illuminate our paths, and how, in the ordinary, we can discover the extraordinary. Let's together revisit the transformative presence of God's love in the Christmas narrative and reflect upon its echo in our own life stories.Support the show

Christmas According to John | Week 3 In the final sermon of this Christmas series, Darrell continues his exposition of John 1 by making the case that our greatest need as humans is to see the glory of God. This deep human desire to behold glory is at the heart of John's gospel and for John, the whole life of Jesus is one sustained manifestation of the glory of His Father. In this way, the Christmas story is not only filled with great wonder but with the incredible manifestation of the glory of God in the infant Jesus. As you listen, we hope, along with Darrell, that you are caught up in the great and glorious wonder of the incarnation, and we wish all of you a very merry Christmas.    First Baptist Church, Vancouver, B.C. | December 14, 2014 | John 1:1-18 Give to the ministry of Darrell Johnson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mailing List | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/#subscribe-form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson Note from the podcast team: We apologize for any listening difficulty for this episode. Our team converts cassette tapes to digital to make these sermons available, and in some cases, despite our best editing, the audio quality cannot be greatly improved. We hope that you enjoy this episode nonetheless!

In this final episode of the Christmas Devotional Series Tom looks at how an ancient redeemer points to the ultimate redeemer, Jesus.

Feeling the holiday rush? The joy of gift-giving and its complexities is a theme we all can relate to. Remember the unadulterated delight of a child receiving their favored gift? Well, that same emotion is often a challenge to recreate as we become adults. Join us as we ruminate on this progression of emotions and the true pleasure that a thoughtful gift can bring.Let's transition to the story of Elizabeth and Mary, two humble and faithful women who showed that faith is not about having all the answers. Their tale resonates with us, a profound testament of how God's promise unfolds. As Elizabeth gives birth to John, we witness not just a fulfillment but also a lesson - to embody humility and faith in our lives. We then journey to the prophecy of Zechariah, the birth of Jesus, and how it defied Jewish expectations. Beyond the story's biblical significance, we ponder on Jesus' birth as the ultimate gift that satiates our universal longing for wholeness.As we immerse in the Advent season, let's slow down, cultivate gratitude, and foster spiritual growth. Zechariah and Elizabeth's story still resonates with us, calling us to reflect during this bustling holiday period. We encourage you to nurture your spiritual well-being, anticipate joyfully, and deepen your connection with God. Remember, amidst the holiday frenzy, the best gift is one of growth and connection. Tune in for an episode that inspires and invigorates, reminding us of the true essence of the holiday season.Support the show

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Christmas According to John | Week 2 Darrell calls these opening verses of the Gospel of John an “overture,” because it not only sets the stage for what is to come but draws us step by step more deeply into an ever greater sense of wonder. He breaks down words and concepts like logos, bios, zoé, and cosmos to prove that Jesus is in fact the Life and the Light of the world, begotten not made and therefore God.  Darrell expands Jesus' claim that because we have seen Him, we have seen God:  because we have seen Jesus we have seen humanity, who we are, who we are supposed to be, and who, by grace, we can become. He explains why even though the Light has come, the world is still in darkness, and ends on the triumphant note that the darkness can never overcome the everlasting light. First Baptist Church, Vancouver, B.C. | December 7, 2014 | John 1:1-18 Give to the ministry of Darrell Johnson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mailing List | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/#subscribe-form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson

Christmas According to John | Week 1 The month of December can be a busy time of year in our modern world, yet it is during this Christmas season that the cultural spotlight shines on Jesus more than perhaps any other time of the year. This Christmas, Darrell invites you to soak in the opening verses of the Gospel of John, a passage that takes us into the very heart of the Advent Christmas Season. Join Darrell as he takes us back before Bethlehem, to the very beginning. For as we enter into this special time of year, we celebrate how the one who has existed for all eternity, the Divine Creator, has put on human flesh and come into the world so that we too might live toward God, in sync with the one who gives us life.  First Baptist Church, Vancouver, B.C. | November 30, 2014 | John 1:1-18 Give to the ministry of Darrell Johnson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mailing List | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/#subscribe-form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson

Enjoy our newest podcast, a short Christmas devotional by Pastor Tom called, “Christmas according to Ruth, chapter 2.” In this second episode Tom talks about how the Lord protected and guided Ruth, an ancestor of both King David and Jesus and how he provides for and guides us during good times and bad.

What if you could discover hidden truths buried within familiar biblical narratives that would awaken faithfulness and obedience in your Christian walk? In our latest conversation, we peel back layers in the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary from the book of Luke, revealing valuable lessons about faith and obedience regardless of our understanding or circumstances. We explore the incredible joy Zechariah and Elizabeth experienced after welcoming parenthood after a long wait, reminding us that with God, no waiting season is ever in vain.We also venture into the extraordinary encounter between Elizabeth and Mary, both carrying miracles in their wombs. The exchange between these women is brimming with divine revelations; from Elizabeth's spirit-filled prophetic greeting to Mary's hymn of praise, their stories exemplify courageous faith and obedience beyond societal norms. It's a reminder of God's favor on those who society might disregard, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's will over societal expectations.Finally, we dive into the heart of our Christian journey - faithfulness and obedience. Drawing from our personal experiences, we share practical guidance on fostering these virtues through daily practices such as prayer and Bible reading. We examine Elizabeth and Mary's active obedience which led them to align their lives with God's guidance, demonstrating that the Christian faith isn't just about believing but also actively following Jesus in every decision. Let's journey together in understanding that faith is trusting God's plan, even in the face of uncertainty, and the power of obedience in our faith walk.Support the show

Date:Sunday, December 10, 2023 Title:The Seed—Christmas According to Abraham Scripture:Genesis 12:1-7, 15:1-18; Galatians 3:25-29 Series:Advent 2023: Come, Lord Jesus! By:Mark Davis

Date:Sunday, December 10, 2023 Title:The Seed—Christmas According to Abraham [8:00 a.m.] Scripture:Genesis 12:1-7, 15:1-18; Galatians 3:25-29 Series:Advent 2023: Come, Lord Jesus! By:Ron Williams

What's your biggest surprise? Breakaway's founding director and pastor at Houston's First, Gregg Matte, teaches on Luke 2:8-20 about the best surprise people could ever hear. It's a message you don't want to miss!  For more information about Breakaway, check out our website www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin.

In this Christmas devotional podcast Pastor Tom talks about how Ruth chapter 1 prophesies the arrival of Messiah Jesus over a thousand years later.